Crash of a Pilatus PC-6/B1-H2 Turbo Porter in Raeford

Date & Time: Jul 9, 1994 at 1015 LT
Operator:
Registration:
N111FX
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Raeford - Raeford
MSN:
701
YOM:
1969
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
3000
Captain / Total hours on type:
108.00
Aircraft flight hours:
9960
Circumstances:
The pilot was performing the initial takeoff, when he observed a loss of power, associated with a torque indication of zero. He force landed the aircraft in a wooded area when he could not make an open field. A post accident inspection of the engine revealed that the fuel control unit arm was loose, and the lock wire was not in place. The arm was positioned so that a maximum power demand from the throttle would correspond to an idle power demand at the fuel control. The engine underwent a 100 hour inspection, by company maintenance personnel, 8 days prior to the accident. The inspection checklist called for examining the fuel control linkage for security.
Probable cause:
The improper inspection of the aircraft by company maintenance personnel, which resulted in an unsafetied and disconnected fuel control arm.
Final Report:

Crash of a Pilatus PC-6/B2-H2 Turbo Porter in Mitú: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jun 24, 1993
Operator:
Registration:
FAC-1112
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Taraira - Mitú
MSN:
821
YOM:
1983
Country:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Aircraft flight hours:
3200
Circumstances:
While descending to Mitú-Fabio Alberto León Bentley Airport, the crew encountered poor visibility due to bad weather. On final, the single engine aircraft was too low, struck trees and crashed short of runway. All three occupants were killed.

Crash of a Pilatus PC-6/B2-H4 Turbo Porter in Awsard: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jun 21, 1993
Operator:
Registration:
HB-FKS
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Awsard - Agwanit
MSN:
875
YOM:
1991
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
Aircraft was performing a routine administrative flight from Awsard to Agwanit with one UN Field Service generator technician, one Australian Signals Contingent doctor, one Swiss Medical Unit nurse and a Swiss Medical Unit pilot, all serving as members of MINURSO, the Mission of the UN in Western Sahara. On takeoff, pilot encountered an unspecified problem which caused the aircraft to roll to starboard and crash near the runway, the verges of which were heavily sown with landmines. Two of the four occupants were killed on impact and one died of injuries soon after. The Swiss nurse survived with critical injuries and was medevac first to Gran Canaria, then to Switzerland.
Probable cause:
The actual cause of the crash could not be determined but was blamed on an error by the dead pilot. Suspicion remained that the starboard wing had been struck by one of the violent downdrafts for which Awsard airfield was well known.

Crash of a Pilatus PC-6/B2-H4 Turbo Porter in Pastaza: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jun 1, 1993 at 1200 LT
Operator:
Registration:
E-185
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Pastaza - Taisha
MSN:
859
YOM:
1987
Location:
Country:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
8
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Pastaza Airport, while climbing to a height of 200 feet, the engine lost power. The crew elected to return for an emergency landing when the aircraft stalled and crashed in a cemetery. One of the pilot was killed while 10 other occupants were injured, some seriously.
Probable cause:
The exact cause of the loss of engine power could not be determined.

Crash of a Pilatus PC-6/B2-H2M-1 Turbo Porter on Mt Finsteraarhorn: 3 killed

Date & Time: Apr 27, 1993 at 0901 LT
Operator:
Registration:
V-621
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
Schedule:
Buochs - Sion
MSN:
647
YOM:
1967
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The single engine aircraft was completing a flight from Buochs AFB to Sion, carrying to employees of the Federal Military Department and one pilot. While approaching the Finsteraarhorn mountain, the pilot encountered atmospheric turbulences and severe downdrafts when the aircraft went out of control and crashed on the mountain. All three occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Loss of control caused by severe atmospheric turbulences and downdrafts caused by foehn wind.

Crash of a Pilatus PC-6/B2-H2 Turbo Porter in Capahuari

Date & Time: Sep 19, 1992
Operator:
Registration:
E-180
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
750
YOM:
1975
Country:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On final approach to Capahuari, the pilot lost visual contact with the ground due to a rain squall. Suddenly, the single engine aircraft struck the runway 36 surface and bounced. Out of control, it veered off runway to the left and came to rest in a ravine. Both occupants were slightly injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Pilatus PC-6/B2-H4 Turbo Porter in Kota Kinabalu: 3 killed

Date & Time: Nov 15, 1991
Operator:
Registration:
9M-PSF
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
850
YOM:
1986
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances at Kota Kinabalu Airport, killing all three crew members.

Crash of a Pilatus PC-6/B1-H2 Turbo Porter in Jaspers Brush: 2 killed

Date & Time: Nov 12, 1991
Operator:
Registration:
A14-683
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Jaspers Brush - Jaspers Brush
MSN:
683
YOM:
1968
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
9
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Aircraft flight hours:
7415
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances after takeoff from Jaspers Brush Airfield. Two occupants were killed and eight others were injured.

Crash of a Pilatus PC-6/B1-H2 Turbo Porter in Lobos: 6 killed

Date & Time: Nov 9, 1991
Operator:
Registration:
0685/4-G-1
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Lobos - Lobos
MSN:
2046
YOM:
1971
Country:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
The single engine aircraft was dispatched at Lobos airfield for local skydiving mission. Shortly after takeoff from a grassy runway, the aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances. Two skydivers were seriously injured while six other occupants were killed.

Crash of a Pilatus PC-6/C-H2 Turbo Porter in Ottawa

Date & Time: Jul 16, 1991
Operator:
Registration:
N285L
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
565
YOM:
1964
Country:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Aircraft flight hours:
13463
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances while on approach to Ottawa Airport. The pilot, sole on board, was injured. The aircraft was on a delivery flight.